U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez, 1st Judicial District Attorney Marco P. Serna, 2nd Judicial District Attorney Raul Torrez, 3rd Judicial District Attorney Mark D’Antonio, 5th Judicial District Attorney Dianna Luce, 8th Judicial District Attorney Donald Gallegos, and 11th Judicial District Attorney Robert P. “Rick” Tedrow held a press conference on Thursday, February 9, 2017, to discuss their collaborative efforts to address New Mexico’s violent crime epidemic. Under the “worst of the worst” initiative, AUSAs work with District Attorneys and state, local and tribal law enforcement officers to target criminals who commit a disproportionate amount of crime in their communities.

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USAO staff helped to welcome the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women into their new office space. CSVANW will continue to create and advocate change for Native women and children in their new space. The event serves as another step towards strengthening the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s relationships with tribal communities and the response to violent crime occurring in New Mexico’s Indian Country.

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